Becoming a mother is the most rewarding blessing in the world and it becomes more exciting and beautiful when it is for the first time. As people say ‘only a sufferer knows the feeling’ similarly, only a mother will know the depth of love, care, pain, fear, headache, and joy of being a mother. From the time I got those dark pink lines on the pregnancy test, I started imagining my life with the tiny blessing in my tummy. Talking to my unborn baby in the alone time, getting the first ultrasound, feeling that first kick in the tummy, and all other-to-be-mother things are so much exciting. To be honest I felt a mixed spectrum of emotions. I was excited, happy, scared, and crying all at the same time. Every part of my day was according to my new one. For the First time mom Parenting is a tiring, demanding, and challenging job. Sleepless nights and tiring days are also a part of motherhood. But they’re worth it.
Today, I will share my own experience of being a mother for the first time. The day my son was born was the new beginning of my life. A new life was born out of me, the baby which was a part of my body for 9 months, was now a new human. When I held him for the first time, I felt a whole marathon of tingling vibes all over my body. The things I felt at that time cannot be explained in words. Tears rolled down my eyes looking at the tiny pink, round chubby-cheeked, gurgling wonder. He was so calm, his skin so soft, smooth, and as beautiful as an angel. I noticed every single movement he made from blinking eyes to throwing hands and legs as if he wanted to tell me how happy he was with me. Motherhood gave me so many life lessons. Every day I learned so many new things about him. Every single chore was a memory in itself. Singing to him while changing diapers, telling him stories while giving a bath, or putting a lullaby song on my 50-inch LG Smart TV. The waking up to feed him felt lonely, the breastfeeding was worse because it was painful, the deprived sleep was not making it any, the mixed emotions every time... but in the end, the journey was worth it. LG has played a very big role in my motherhood journey, whenever I would put Lullaby for my son, not only did it make me feel relaxed and completely get rid of anxiety but also calms the baby. The unique picture quality on a massive scale delivers an experience that can’t be found anywhere else. Life is indeed good with LG #lifesgood
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My wife gave birth last week, I believe this will help her incredibly. I have gone through the comments here and I must say, this article plus the comments are a game changer to my wife's healing process. 🙏🙏
The strength of a woman!
This is beautifully written!
Happy International Women's Day Mama D 😊
Happy International Women’s Day!
Happy International Women's Day Shalet! I could read this article over and over again, in your own words you have shown your strength and courage in becoming a mom.
You have so much to look forward to- first words, tender kisses, and bedtime stories - but for now bask in the glow of your beautiful baby in your arms, whose innocent eyes and dependence on you will turn your world upside down.
Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.
As a mom of 5 boys under 10 would like to say this. Perfect parents don’t exist, and while there are many parents who you can and should learn from,you’ll never meet anyone who has all the answers. You’ll never meet anyone who’s raising their kids exactly the way you hope to raise yours.
Having a baby is hard work especially being your first baby. There’s a steep learning curve as you learn to care for another human being while functioning on limited sleep. Give yourself room to grow, and show yourself grace. Lower your expectations of what you can accomplish in a day. Most importantly, rest whenever you can (With our first born, my wife found the advice “Sleep when your baby sleeps” very helpful) I hope you can also take it.
When life gets hard and you feel alone, remember, that you mean the world to somebody and that somebody calls you mom.
Stop beating yourself up, you are a work in progress which means you get there a little at a time, not all at once.
Sometimes when you pick up your child you can feel the map of your own bones beneath your hands, or smell the scent of your skin in the nape of his neck. This is the most extraordinary thing about motherhood finding a piece of yourself separate and apart that all the same you could not live without. Keep winning!
We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong!
With my firstborn, I struggled with some depression, and I remember feeling so ashamed about that. How could I feel sad while holding this beautiful baby girl that I’d prayed so hard for? When I finally found the courage to talk to my midwife about it, she reassured me that feeling sad did not make me a failure as a mom, and I was able to get the support I needed. If you are struggling, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
What a nice article!!
Word of advice
Try not to parent out of fear—it leads to extremism, short-sighted decisions, and an unhealthy atmosphere in the home. Take the long view; they are small human beings, so parent little by little. Respect them, love them, and show them goodness. Let the law of kindness be on your tongue. Sending ❤️❤️
Welcome to motherhood mrembo! None of us are perfect at this job, but it's the best one in the world.
Parenthood isn't a straight road. You'll learn to manage the twists and turns just fine and, in the end, you'll realize they were often the most precious part of the journey. Just make sure you have a supporting system around you.